The public will have an opportunity to see Pinnacle Bank Arena this month, as the $179 million dollar facility will be open for tours on Aug. 29-31.

On Thursday, Aug. 29, an open house will take place following the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Self-guided tours will be available from 4-10 p.m., and arena staff will be on hand to answer questions about the facility. Discounted concessions will be available while fans can also shoot on the basketball court inside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The open house weekend will continue with self-guided tours from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. On Saturday, August 31, Pinnacle Bank Arena will be open at 11 a.m. and will stay open until the end of the NU vs. Wyoming football game. The football game will be shown on the new four-sided HD video board and food and beverages will be available.

The first event inside Pinnacle Bank Arena will be UNL Summer Commencement on Aug. 16-17, while the opening concert will be Michael Buble’ on Friday, Sept. 13.